Budget Streaming Options: Ryzen 5 2600 vs Ryzen 5 3500X
Budget Streaming Options: Ryzen 5 2600 vs Ryzen 5 3500X
Hello! You're thinking about setting up a single PC and need help choosing a processor. In the Philippines, the Ryzen 5 3600 is priced at around $265, which seems high compared to other markets. Here are two options you can consider: one is the Ryzen 5 2600 6c/12t for $132, and the other is the Ryzen 5 3500X 6c/12t for $163. The R5 2600 was popular before the R5 3600 took over, but the R5 3500X lacks detailed info online. It also offers fewer threads (6 vs 12) but runs at a higher clock speed. You're considering saving about $100 from the 3600 to upgrade to something like the 1660 Super. What are your priorities—performance, thread count, price savings?
For a 1660 Super, prioritize the highest single-core speed possible. Consider options like 3500 (6C/6T) or see if a 3300X is available at a lower price.
Avoids issues by offering better thread options compared to similar models. Suggests 3300x as a more suitable alternative over 3500x. For those with a Turing card, recommends using the built-in encoder for streaming.
Is x264 or the CPU encoder consistently superior? It might also increase your GPU workload. Also, the costs for the 3300X are quite high—similar to the R5 3600, though availability is limited in stores.
It might occur, though it's hard to notice from a quality standpoint. The effect on performance is generally minimal across most titles.
You can likely use your current i5-3470 with the encoder for now, as it supports CS:GO, Dota 2 and Apex. Consider saving for a more powerful setup like an R5 3600 or waiting until next-gen CPUs and GPUs arrive.
Yes, you can use the 1660S encoder for 720p60 streaming at 6000 bitrate. It should provide a quality comparable to x264.